Chapter 7-10 Upgrading CDL To Another Class Obtaining a Commercial Driver's License Pass the road test before the expiration date on your permit. To receive your Commercial Driver's License, you must bring the stamped, signed permit and the appropriate fees to any RMV full service branch. 03/08 Upgrading to a Commercial Driver's License Class D to Class C To upgrade from a Class D license to a Class C license, you need to take and pass the general knowledge written test. You should also obtain at least one of the following endorsements, in addition to any other endorsements requested: * The P Endorsement * The H Endorsement You are not required to take a road test for the Class C driver's license. However, if the requested endorsement requires a road test, you must take the road test for that endorsement before obtaining the Class C driver's license. There is not a benefit to obtaining a Class C driver's license without an endorsement because there are no specific commercial motor vehicles that require a Class C license on its own. You will be issued your Commercial License after passing the required written test and paying all applicable fees. 7:36